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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.81, 625.46 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.81, 625.46 and 169.98 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.81 : 625.46 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.81/625.46 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.81x = 625.46 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.81x = 106,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,314.84/416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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